Universities in Europe
34 PhD Programs in Media & Communication in Europe
- programs
- 34 programs
- universities
- 25 universities
- taught in English
- 88% taught in English
- median yearly fee
- 25,423 USD median yearly fee
Last update
Also searched as PhD in Media & Communication in Europe and Doctorate in Media & Communication in Europe.
Europe has 34 phd programs in media & communication open to international students, at 25 universities. 88% of them are taught in English. Fees cluster around 25,423 USD a year, and the middle half of those programs fall between 3,500 USD and 32,512 USD.
Computed from Global Admissions data · amounts in USD
Media & Communication programs
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Specializations within media & communication
Top universities for Media & Communication in Europe
Ranked by how many media & communication programs each one runs in Europe — the count is next to the name.
- University of Surrey (4)
- University of Lisbon (3)
- Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (2)
- Brunel University London (2)
- Newcastle University (2)
- Eastern Mediterranean University, Famagusta (2)
- Manchester Metropolitan University (1)
- Cranfield University, England (1)
- Rey Juan Carlos University (1)
- Maynooth University (1)
January intake in Europe
4 of these programs list a dated January start that is still ahead. Dates come from each listing — confirm on the program page before planning around one.
- Phd Digital Media — Brunel University London · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Digital Media PhD — Newcastle University · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Digital Media Arts PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
- PhD in Information and Communication Systems PhD — University of Surrey · starts Jan 2027
PhD in Media & Communication in Europe: common questions
- How many media & communication programs are there in Europe?
- 34 media & communication phd programs at 25 universities in Europe are open to international students, as of 12 October 2026.
- How much does a media & communication degree in Europe cost?
- The median annual fee (programs billed per year) for phd programs in media & communication in Europe is 25,423 USD. The middle half of those programs charge between 3,500 USD and 32,512 USD a year.
- Can I study media & communication in Europe in English?
- Yes — 88% of the media & communication programs in Europe in our catalog are taught in English (30 of 34).
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